October 11, 2007 / Front Page

There will be lots of old-time mule action Saturday at Mule Day, says Muleologist Ed Pope III, but you need to come early for the mule competition. "They like to compete early while the mules are still all pretty," he said. More...

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Augusta State All-American senior basketball forward Tyrekus "A.J." Bowman, the reigning Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year, from Tignall, is out of play indefinitelybecause of a heart condition. A.J. More...

Funeral services for Mildred Moore Hallford, 91, of Washington were held Sunday, October 7, 2007, at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church, in the Lundberg community with Rev. John Lance and Rev. O'Neal Martin officiating. More...

Graveside services for Dr. Charles E. Wills Jr. of Washington were held Saturday, Ocboter 6, 2007, at Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. He died Thursday, October 4, at his home on Spring Street. Dr. More...

Danburg Baptist Church will hold its annual homecoming service and revival services October 14-17. Homecoming will begin Sunday morning, October 14, at 10:15 with the Weaver Family Singers of Athens. Rev. More...

Suzan Harris from the McDuffie County Library was guest reader at First Baptist PreK on Wednesday, October 3. She was assisted by Angela Leaphart. The children listened to the stories, sang songs and danced with delight. More...

Evelyn Danner is an avid gardener and is proud of her moonflowerswhich she grows in her yard. The beautiful moonflowersopen in the evenings around six o'clock so that night-flying moths can pollinate them. More...

The Washington City Council gave the go-ahead for two proposals that would transform the appearance of Washington, holding Monday night's meeting in a remodeled Pope Center that is itself a powerful sign of progress to come. More...

Joe Barnett Jr. will be cooking his famous Cajun Style Shrimp Boil at Mule Day Saturday at Callaway Plantation. The event will benefit Georgia TASC and will cost $10 per plate, including the drink of choice. More...

The Washington Little Theater Company will be presenting the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" in April 2008. Auditions for the show will be held at The Playhouse on North Alexander Avenue Tuesday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Washington-Wilkes is included on this week's episode of Georgia Traveler on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). The crew will be roaming the Atlanta Highway, exploring U.S. 78 from Lithonia to Washington- Wilkes. More...

I would like to thank everyone who was involved in helping with the Miss Wilkes County Pageant 2007. I especially would like to thank my Mom for curling my hair and giving me support. I love you, Mom. You're the best! I'd also like to thank Mr. More...

The W-WCHS Key Club hosted a successful Homecoming Dance on September 27, 2007. We had a wonderful time with all of the students who attended! Without the support of the students and faculty of WWCHS, the dance would not have been possible. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hendry of Braselton were honored at a couples' baby shower on Saturday, September 15. The event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roman Szczesniak at their home at The Fall of Chateau Elan. More...

The Fort James Chapter of Colonial Dames XVII met on September 29 at the clubhouse in Arrowhead Pointe, a newly-developed golf and recreation area at Richard B. Russell State Park in Elbert County. More...

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educations Association will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 11, at the Lincoln County Library, 181 North Peachtree Street. Remember to bring 2006-2008 GREA copy of awards and recognition guidelines. More...